The global coalition of scientists who made the discovery said the gravitational waves were created when two black holes merged together 1.3 billion years ago, a cosmic collision so strong that it allowed them to detect the tiny vibrations using incredibly precise detection devices that rely heavily on lasers and mirrors.

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